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More often than not, it__ disrespectful to them (our children) - and disrespectful to their struggle with their tasks in life- if our own anxiety as parents makes us cling to our children. It__ disrespectful is we demand more intimacy than they are willing or able to give. Too much involvement with our children is not an act of love- it__ an act of selfishness.
Daniel Gottlieb Voices in the Family: A Therapist Talks About Listening, Openness & Healing
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More often than not, it__ disrespectful to them (our children) - and disrespectful to their struggle with their tasks in life- if our own anxiety as parents makes us cling to our children. It__ disrespectful is we demand more intimacy than they are willing or able to give. Too much involvement with our children is not an act of love- it__ an act of selfishness.
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Voices in the Family: A Therapist Talks About Listening, Openness & Healing

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